Category: Science

Back of Book:
What would you do if you were the moon? Do you think you would rest quietly in the night sky? Oh, no. The moon does so much more than you might imagine! It spins like a twilight ballerina, plays tug-of-war with the ocean, and lights a pathway for baby sea turtles. Discover the many other roles the moon plays in this whimsical and lyrical picture book.
My Review
I love incorporating picture books into my science units. They are a perfect way to introduce a unit before you begin. “If you Were the Moon” is a lyrical story about what the moon is doing all day and night. The book also has a scientific fact about the moon on each page. The lyrical text in the story is enchanting. It tells readers about all the phases of the moon as well as the role that the moon plays on earth. The illustrations are in a word breathtaking! I loved that they show the moon with several people groups around the world. The back of the book has a glossary which makes it a perfect story for a book report. This is a story that should be apart of every class, and school library.
Ages 5 and up
32 Pages

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Back of Book:
Cece, a budding and inquisitive scientist, and her equally curious best friend, Isaac, conduct experiments to see whether Cece’s dog, Einstein, will eat his vegetables.
My Review:
I received a copy of this book from Kimberly Derting in exchange for an honest review.
STEM is a concept that has gained momentum and should be part of every student’s curriculum. I love using picture books with younger audiences because it teaches them the concept of STEM in a fun and engaging way. “Cece Loves Science” is a perfect addition to any STEM or science unit. The story follows Cece as she asks the questions Who?, What?, Where?, When?, and Why?. The story follows Cece and her friend Isaac as they use the Scientific Method to find out if Einstein will eat vegetables. I love that the book shows details of the scientific process. The back of the book has a list of Ceces Science Facts and definitions. I think one of my favorite aspects of this book is how encouraging the adults are about Ceces constant inquiry. Cece’s parents, and her teacher, are excited that she has so many questions and ideas. The illustrations in this story are fun, bright, and engaging. I cannot wait to share this book in my classroom.
Ages 5 and up
40 Pages

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Back of Book:
All sorts of people ride roller coasters, people over a certain height that is. Marla Frazee zooms in on one pony-tailed girl who has never experienced a roller coaster before, ever, in this start-to-finish ride.
My Review:
Tis is an incredibly well written story that perfectly describes the experience of riding a roller coaster. The story follows a little girl as she rides a roller coaster for the very first time. The text is simple but rich in adjectives. The illustrations show readers what a ride on a roller coaster looks like. This book is a perfect mentor text to use to introduce narrative writing. It can also be used to introduce story sequence.
Ages 5 and up
32 Pages

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Back of Book: Ada, has a boundless imagination and has always been hopelessly curious. Why are there pointy things stuck to a rose? Why are there hairs growing inside your nose? When her house fills with a horrific, toe-curling smell, Ada knows it’s up to her to find the source. What would you do with a problem like this? Not afraid of failure, Ada embarks on a fact-finding mission and conducts scientific experiments, all in the name of discovery. But, this time, her experiments lead to even more stink and get her into trouble!

My Review
I was so excited when I saw that this book is a part of the math and science catalog in Scholastic this month. Ada Twist Scientist is a story that could, and should be used for every STEM project that any teacher does in a classroom. The fact that Ada is a girl scientist adds extra value to this already fantastic story. The way the author integrates the questions of who, what, where when, and why, is truly brilliant! I loved the rhyming of the story it created a great pattern that was easy to read and enjoy. The inquisitive nature of Ada as she navigates questions and forms a hypothesis is both amusing, and informational. This story shows readers that sometimes to figure out the answer to a question, you must ask more questions. Great book for a read aloud before science projects. David Roberts did a great job at bring the illustrations in this book to life. I am looking forward to reading the other two stories by this author.

Ages 6 and up
32 Pages

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